Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting

Tuition fees are 18,400 USD per year.

Translation and Interpreting trains students in the practice and theory of converting written and spoken language between languages, developing precision in meaning, tone, and cultural context across texts and live communication settings. Coursework typically covers translation theory, written translation practice across different text types such as literary, technical, and legal material, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting techniques, and comparative linguistics between the working languages of the program. Students build strong command of their working languages alongside specialized vocabulary in fields such as law, business, or media, and practice translation and interpreting exercises under conditions that mirror professional settings. Graduates typically pursue careers as translators, interpreters, localization specialists, or work in international organizations, media, publishing, and diplomacy where multilingual communication is required. This bachelor's program in English and French translation and interpreting is offered by İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, with instruction conducted in English over 4 years, working between English and French alongside Turkish. Given the discipline's direct focus on language work, the English-medium format is closely tied to the program's aims, giving students consistent exposure to English as both a subject of study and a medium of instruction. Ankara's role as Turkey's capital, with its concentration of embassies, ministries, and international organizations, provides a relevant professional context for students of translation and interpreting. Over the four-year program, students are expected to progress from foundational language and translation skills toward more advanced, specialized translation and interpreting practice.